Death Of Irving - Salt Spring Island Archives
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Death Of Irving - Salt Spring Island Archives
Mrs* S. Worthinston, Tenth Year, No 9 GANGES, British Columbia $3.00 per year. Copy: 10<: Thursday, February 27, 1969 CABLE IS LAID AGAIN AT CROFTON NEW NUMBERS 565 AND 566 I From 474 to 533 to 565. (That is the past routine of autoimobile licenses at Ganges, over the pa st three years. This year licenses issued by ;the provincial government office in Ganges bear the prefix 565 or 566." The early bird has a 565 ; number, while the last-minute (license plate shopper has a 566 number. WEATHER CAREERS DAY EDUCATION WEEK - AT SECONDARY SCHOOL During Education Week, March 3 to 7, the Gulf Islands Secondary School plans to move from the usual Open House to a unique presentation for tnis year. Present plans call for a Careers Day, in which several speakers, representing a wide range of vocational, professional and educational fields, will come to the schoo] to speak to groups of students and members of the public, who are invited to attend. The afternoon will be divided into three 40-minute sessions, with all speakers making presentations during each session. This will enable students and visitors to listen to three speakers of their choice during the afternoon. If the response is good, and the reaction among the students indicates that it is a worthwhile venture, it is quite possible that this form . of Careers Day will become an annual affair. Salt Spring Elementary School will hold an Open House on Friday, March 7, from 1 to 3 pm. The format will vary slight- ly from previous years as teachers will schedule certain lessons at specific times during the afternoon. Parents will then be able to move from one room to another and watch lessons in various subject areas being taught, and will also have prior knowledge of any special techniques or devices that will be used during the lesson. LOST YOUR FORM ? Lost your car license form? A lot of islanders had difficulty finding them la st week . Majority found the missing form neatly filed away... with the BC medical receipts. License form and medical form are very similar in appearance. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Women's world Day of Pra yer will be observed on Friday, Mar. 7. At Ganges the service will be held in the Community Gospel Chapel with Mrs. M.V. Gilpin leading the prayers. Speaker will be Mrs. Jean Anderson. Every church in the community is invited to participate in the program and all women who sympathize with the project and who have no adherence to any church here will be welcomed. World Day of Prayer is a day set apart for prayer by the women of the world. On this CREATIVE WRITING INSTRUCTOR NAMED Writer of world-wide experience will conduct the Creative Writing Classes currently sponsored by the adult education program at Ganges. He is John Rhodes Sturdy. Mr. Sturdy came to the course with an impressive background of accomplishment. Before the Second World War he was engaged with the Montreal Gazette. After 10 years there he moved to Chicago with the Tribune. He covered the Londor blitz for the Chicago paper, later resigning to join the navy. Towards the end of the war he was posted to Hollywood, where he wrote the script for a number of navy-oriented films. Isla'nds are now in the BC Hydro club again. Last Wednesday saw the cable-laying crews setting back the main line between Crofton and Salt Spring Island along the sea bottom. Cable had broken down in January when power was out for several hours on more than one occasion. The heavy voltage cable was taken up from the sea and shipped to Vancouver for repairs, It is now under the water again. In the meantime the islands have been fed by the spare, or auxiliary cable. All the Gulf Islands take their power from Crofton, by way of Salt Spring Island. Weather is nothing new. While many memories went back to the First World War when snow was deep and late, one of Ganges* senior citizens, W.M. Mouat cast his mind further back. He recalled the middle 1890 *s and cited one very cold winter. Snow started at the end of February. It snowed until roads were blocked and communications were broken. It finally cleared and by May most of the snow was gone, he recalls. Best of the lot was Corvette 225, he asserts. Until quite recently this film was used by the Royal Canadian Navy for training purposes. After the war Mr. Sturdy returned to Canada, but he was not sold on the west coast. For about five years he was engaged by the Canadian Pacific as public relations man. Finally he came to Salt Spring Island to free-lance. Mr. Sturdy has written for magazines all over the continent including the once-famous Collier's and Saturday Evening Post. He has also produced two mysteries under a pseudonym. day, explained Mrs. Dorothy Kyle, a spokeman for the service, they join in a special service, remembering before God the needs of all people. Last year the service was held in more than 3,000 communities across Canada and in over 140 countries. Theme this year, across the world, is "Growing together in Christ". It was chosen by women in Africa, from Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Congo, Zambia and Kenya. BAMBRICK'S STORE HARDWARE STORE Another part of Bambrick's Store was recently sold out. It is the second on Galiano, Several years ago, the grocery section of the store has been sold to Miss Thelma Mathias and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rogers. Eddie and Peggy Bambrick have been in the store business for the past 28 years, taking over upon the death of Eddie's father, E.H. Bambrick. Even though they will not entirely be out of the business, they will both be missed around the store we all know so well. They will carry on with the bu ilders and allied lines, and GETTING CLOSE Readers who read this and remember they have no new license plates are cutting it pretty fine. Deadline for license plates is Friday evening, Feb. 28. On Saturday toe family car must have new plates on or it must stay at home. son, Bob, will still have Bambrick's freight service. The takeover will be on March 1st, and soon after that Mr. and Mrs. Bambrick will go on a cruise on the Arcadia to England, for two months, back home on the Empress of Britain to Eastern Canada, and across Canada by train. PRANKSTERS CHANGE SIGNS Pranksters were abroad in Ganges on Saturday evening. On Sunday morning notice outside the Catholic Church of Our Lady of Grace on Drake Road identified it as the Community Gospel Church. At the same time congregation of the Gospel Church were startled to learn that the church was now the Church of Our Lady of Grace. The signs were promptly sorted out. Death Of Irving Sinclair Irving Sinclair died on Friday in San Francisco. Painter who was at home with portraiture or landscapes, he had lived in California for 45 years, but he never forgot his native Gulf Islands. He was born 74 years ago to Mr.andiMrs. James William Sinclair, of Mayne Island. Mr. Sinclair was the island school 'teacher for four years. He later : taught school at Galiano for jnine years. Irving vvas a painter by instinct and he had never shown interest in any other career. He always came back to the islands and latterly delighted in his cottage Many Tanks. lie leaves his wife in California; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Crocket, three grandchildren and five sisters, Mrs. Thomas Rennie, Mrs. George Rennie and Mrs. P. Higginson, of New Westminster and Mrs. Raymond Somcrs, Victoria and Mrs. W.P. MacKenzie, Seattle. Funeral arrangements had not been made at press time. WELCOMED DOUGLAS IN OTTAWA Islander's new representative in Ottawa is now duly accepted as a member of parliament. On Thursday of last week T.C. Douglas, leader of the New Democratic Party, was introduced to the Speaker of the House by David Lewis and Harold Winch. Mr. Douglas was welcomed back by the Prime Minister. "The honorable member shows that he has great sticking power and that he believes strongly in the principles he follows," said Mr. Trudeau, "These are virtues we admire in him." As a human being and a man devoted to principle, Mr. Douglas stands second to none, the Prime Minister added. I le was then welcomed back by Opposition Leader Robert Staniield, who spoke of the members on the Speaker's left and how right the governmentwas. Gilbert Rondeau, of the Ralliement Creditiste added his welcome before Mr. Douglas spoke briefly of the nature of his new riding and his own gratification at his return to parliament. STILL FROZEN Roads are improving, but on Salt Spring Island the ground a foot down is frozen solid, reports Roads Foreman Hector Gerow. Page Two Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, February 27, 1969 CHURCH GROUP OFFICERS NAMED home of Mrs. Nancy Patterson which was convened by Mrs?Campbell, Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Patterson. Newcomers from Ganges and Fulford were initiated, also Mrs. Jean Anderson, the new minister's wife. A sincere vote of thanks to all 'volunteer workers and all who helped over the months was expressed by the meeting. Elected to office for the following year were the following: president, Mrs. Nancy Patterson; vice-president, Mrs. Stewart; secretary, Mrs. C. Lee; treasurer, Mrs. Thelma Reynolds and Mrs. Eleanor Campbell, program organizer. This small group would like to extend their thanks to all who so faithfully support them in their endeavors for without them, there would be no U.C. W. and sincere thanks to Mrs. Stewart for her very fine efforts over the many months of her leadership. By BEA HAMILTON The annual meeting of the Burgoyne Bay U.C.W. for 1969 was held at the home of Mrs. C. Lee recently. In reviewing the 1968 acitivities, the report shows a good year under the capable leadership of Mrs. Peggy Stewart , retiring president. The little church had a coat of new paint last year, and some of the volunteer workers were Mrs. Laura Stevenson, Gavin Reynolds, Jim Stewart, Cliff Lee, Gordon Cudmore, Doug Stewart, Roy Lee and ^ Walter Brigden. A new fence was erected and painted and for this project, several cash gifts were thankfully received from interested people. During the early part of the year, Mrs. Williams had to resign as treasurer to the regret of the membership as she had performed such a splendid job throughout her office, which had carried over many years. The members had enjoyed a Christmas luncheon at the BEN'S LUCKY* FEB. 27, 28, MARCH 1 ^& GROCERIES Parkay MARGARINE, 2lb. block, 59<: Puritan SOUP, Vegetable or tomato, 10oz...10$ Malkin's TOMATO JUICE, 48 o z .,... 3/$l .00 Sea Lord Pink SALMON, 1/2's, 2/69<: Tulip Canned BACON, 16 oz., 79$ Royal City French Style Green BEANS, 14 oz., 2/49$ MEAT FRYING CHICKEN, tray pack, Ib., Burn's GARLIC RINGS, regular, 49$ 29$ PRODUCE Firm Crisp Head LETTUCE, 2/39$ Sweet Juicy Florida GRAPEFRUIT,... 10/$1.00 537-5553 Or Contract (Insured) By tile I lour DANGEROUS TREE TOPPING Phone: 245 - 2598 245 - 3547 or AND FALLING wme A. Williams, c/o F. M. Williams : Ladysmith, B. C. A lively history surrounds this little Church in the Valley —built in 1887, it is the second senior Church on Salt Spring Island. It was built as the Union Church to serve all denominations and the builder was the first Charles Horel. For years it was called the Methodist Church as the old time Methodist held the early services there. Today it is the Burgoyne Bay United Church and still carries on as a place of worship for the people. A new fence surrounds the building and a coat of paint sparkles on the walls, the work of volunteer labour. This picture was taken within the last two years. —Bea Hamilton Picture Ganges Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cavaye and Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Richardson have returned home after a five-week holiday spent on the Islands of Hawaii and Maui. Mrs. Douglas Wilson, Ganges Hill, was over in Vancouver last week visiting Miss Gertrude Langridge. Mrs. W.G. Stone, Scott Road, and Mrs. T.B. Randall, Vancouver, leave Friday for a month's holiday to Cathedral City, Palm Springs. Mr. Les Ramsey has returned from Carnduff, Sask., after visiting his mother, Mrs. Ramsey. Visiting Mrs. I.E. Devine last week were her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Storback and two children, Jon and Andrea, Campbell River. Miss Gail Pike, teacher from Kitsalano High School, was over visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Pike, Scott Road, for the week-end. Doctor and Mrs. E.A. Jarman returned home Monday night after a two-week holiday in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. Advertising Pays Dividends! CARTER'S SEEDS Expected any minute GULF ISLANDS FLORISTS I Box 36, Ganges 537-5751 GANGES PHtRHlCY SERVICE WHEH NEED IT R YOU as close as U your phone D 537-5534 your CREDIT UNION Share Savings that are Life Insured up to $2,000.00 Double Indemnity (There isjio limit on amounts that may be deposited to savings)'. Paying up NO! 1C Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Loans for any provident purpose—that are Life and Disability Insured. Quick, Convenient Accommodation Loan Service for small purchases or bills. of the NORTH SALT SPRING WATERWORKS DISTRICT will be held at 8.00pm on FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1969 Personal Cheque Service for Convenience of Members. at the LEGION H A L L , GANGES BUSINESS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 15-Year Endowment'Savings Plan $2,000 Cash at Maturity. CONVENIENT HOURS— Weekdays 10.00 to 5.00 Saturdays 10.00 to 1.00 To receive the report ot the trustees. To elect one trustee for a term of tliree years. To elect an auditor for the ensuing year. Any other business. P.CARTWRIGHT (Secretary) FOR BABY & PERSONAL NEEDS * * ** YARDLEY COSMETICS 3 Offices to Serve You. *r- I^^KMHV Saanich Peninsula Credit Union 2436 Beacon Ave, Sidney 656-2111 Thursday, February 27, 1969 Page Three Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD ART FOR ART'S SAKE AND RECREATION OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY ^Rainbow Beauty Shop 537-2010 SAY YOU SAW IT IN DRIFTWOOD ALEC'S MEAT MARKET When Archdeacon R.B. Horsefield started drawing, he foun found pleasure in the recreation He also found talent. SATURNA SEEN BY PAPAJOHN good news for the Hindmarch's as tantalizing Taimi then had to go into Lady Minto for several days and she no sooner got home then husband Bob had to rush over. Bob is still in Lady Minto and the news to-date is not bad. We hope he may be home by the time he reads this. There will be a "BINGO GAME" in the Hall on Friday, Feb. 28. Jim and Bill Money with Steve Maskow and sidewalk sup Uncle An got the plumbing in the Hall working again. Ii * only* took them a Jim said 'no more days like that again please". On Saturday Feb. 22nd our Padre Rev. John Dangerfield and his wife elfin Elsie were hosts to the annual Church Meeting. There were over 20 present which shows that even ii some of us don't attend the kirk regularly we are still very interested. Wonderful progress was reported for the last year and everyone is optimistic for 1969. Uncle Art Ralph will continue as Vicar's Warden; Steve Maskow was elected People's War.-den; alluring Ann Bavis is sec.treasurer and gentle Clarice Warlow, organist. All by acclamation. Louisa Gal Money agreed to continue her work. (Lou I forgot the name of your committee and as everyone is at Church this morning please accept my apologies). The reports and the interest in our Church are all due to our Padre and his wife for the quiet and effective impression they have made on our small community. Oh yes, nearly forgot. Willi Smith, our erstwhile Legion Bugler having been foiled in his musical career as .a bugler has now been appointed "BELLRINGER" for St. Christopher's Church. After two weeks respite I should turn out a real sparkling bit of newsy news but think I will have another cup of coffee to really wake up.' So here goes. With all the "schools" in the world having student trouble we thought Saturna School was going to make the headlines last week but by the time we got there we found it was only wee Jamie Carpenter trying to get his dog Oueenie not to go into the school. anc family, while holidaying in Victoria, paid a surprise visit to Saturna. They thus got a chance to see our newest citizen, Cliff Crooks on Lyall Hill. He is so cute that my two young lady friends still act as if he. were a doll and are a terrific help (???). Several weeks ago when the Woodrow Wilson Awards were being made Bob and tantalizing Taimi Hindmarch got word that ;od-in-law, Cliff Andstein had won an award in economics. That was about all the H.S.NOAKES NOTARY PUBLIC Wills - Mortgages Conveyancing - Documents 10am - 4pm Except Saturdays 537 - 2114 Off.,537 - 2336 Res. Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of B.C. Founded in 1902 by the Farmers of British Columbia GULF AGENTS Pender Max Allan Salt Spring - H.J.Carlin Galiano Donald New Saturna —John McMahon Mayne John Pugh Our "THANKS" to Louisa Gal Money for filling in for us last week. She writes a pretty good flow of words. Have found These drawing of two of the island Anglican churches, St. Mary's at Saanichton and St. George's at Ganges are two examples of the popular minister": work. out something? Can't grow hair for my side burns any better than I can on the top. Give them another week then may try a " Van Dyke" because it sure grows there! Good news. Genial George Morgan got home from Lady Minto after being in for a general check up. Jaunty Jean was sure happy to see him back. ce Johnny and nappy Notma Lihou and Mrs. Coots up for a quick look to see what winter had done to their places. I guess spring must be coming. A quiet wedding took place in a civil ceremony in Victoria last week between the daughter of Ed and lively Lexie Mogg, Miss Janet and the son of Arne and exciting Eva Rasmussen, Mr. Mogens (Moe). The bridesmaid was Miss Bianca Barbin and the best man was Dick Martin. After a reception at the Simcoes the happy pair left for a short honeymoon on the Island They will be residing on Saturna where Moe is a B.C. Lightweight Aggregate employee. Nearly forgot, the bride wore a white suit. (Should have had Louisa Gal do this for me). Glad to have another young couple living here and wish them all the good luck in the world. In Lady Minto Hospital is modest Mollie Littler. Hope it is a short stay, Mollie! Also in North Van or Lions Gate Hospital is rapt Ruth Connor who has been in for several weeks. Hope you get home soon also, Ruth! SIDE BACON CHUCK STEAKS Canada Choice or Canada Good BLADE ROASTS For Your Locker Sides of Beef (Cut-Wrapped-Frozen) Sides of Pork WOLFE-MILNER & ARNELL COLUMBIA SAL.T LAND SPRING SURVEYORS CHARTERED ON FRIDAYS Saturday By Appointment Or as necessary Phone: 537-2831 Weekdays Call Toll-Free Zenith 6808 Anytime ACCOUNTANTS Will occupy a private office at FEB. 3,1969 to APRIL 30,1969 APPOINTMENTS MAY BE MADE BY PHONING: Ganges, 537 - 5515 Or by phoning their Victoria Office: Toll free - Zenith 6411 SHOP al HOME and SAVE FOR THE FINEST RE-UPHOLSTERING Like Factory Finished DRAPES 'CARPETING . . . Including the Famous & Convenient INDOOR - OUTDOOR CARPETING Convenient Terms Available YOU'LL GET i FAST ACTION & FABULOUS SAVINGS Phone: Mrs E.MOORE 537-5431 Qr> '9-5 daily John de Haan 745-4574 Allenby Rd. Duncan Next to the Bottle Exchange MOUAT BROS.LTD. SERVING THE GULF ISLANDS SINCE 1907 ASSORTMENT of GIRL'S & WOMEN'S SHIRTS SHOES odd Slzes OFF BUY NOW & SAVE 537-5333 ATTENDANCE AT GANGES OFFICE NEXT TO TURNER'S STORE -49 <: Ib SALT SPRING LANDS L T D . At frequent intervals for the period ISLAND KENNETH C. JOLLEY & CO. Chartered Accountants • 57$ I b 537-2141 PRICE WATERHOUSE &CO ASSORTMENT of BOY'S BRITISH •— 59 $ i b — 49 <? IB 49 c ib HOW'S YOUR FISHING TACKLE? NEW SHIPMENT OF CHINA & GLASSWARE CHECK WITH HARRY FOR A FEW SPECIALS JUST 1537-5551 ARRIVED Page Four Thursday, February 27, Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD book Srtfttooob review Published at Ganges, Salt Spring Island In the Province of British Columbia, every Thursday. Editor: Frank G. Richards Post Office Box 250, Ganges, B.C. Telephone: 604-537-2211 Member: Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association. Subscription Rates: $3.00 per year in Canada $5.00 to all foreign countries including the United States. Authorized as Second Class Mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for postage paid in cash. Thursday, February 27, 1969 HELP! HELPJ Islanders have already expressed their strong opinions on a project of the provincial government. Last week the Attorney-General announced plans to offer an interest-free loan to the Commonwealth Group. The measure is so far from just or justified that the provincial member representing the Islands, Mr. John Tisdalle should be clearly informed of the reaction of his constituents to this proposal. We feel that each of us who makes an investment does so in the hope of gain and with the awareness that there is also the possibility of loss. If the province is to establish a procedure of covering the losses of private investors, then it must, logically, be extended to all similar circumstances. Islanders, largely, are not prepared to underwrite the losses of the unfortunate investors in this or any instance. Unless, of course, Mr. Tisdalle can offer a complete, reasonable and logical justification. COMMUNITY GESTURE Last week a Ganges businesshouse sponsored a dance and celebration in aid of youthful hockey players on the island. The company underwrote the expenses of the evening's entertainment program in order that funds raised could be entirely devoted to junior hockey. There were three couples from one area of the island which fields a number of teams. There is no reason why any family should be expected to support enthusiastically a project sponsored by this or any other businesshouse. There is however, a valid reason for support of junior hockey by the parents of the players. There is reason for support of junior hockey by every islander who is interested or concerned in juvenile recreation. The pattern of help or support for roller hockey is a sad reflection on most of u s _ A small group of people spend their weeks at the disposal of the youngsters. The rest of the community, parents, friends or onlookers show neither interest nor support. Apart from any other consideration, it is grossly unfair. Letters to the Editor COMMUTERS F.ditor, Driftwood, Why anyone should wish to commute more than 20 miles twice daily, five days a week from his home to work is more than I can understand. Or might it be that the by-products of the proposed Roberts Bank development will render 100 square miles or more around it unlivablc? Methinks that it would be more compatible witli modern technology to reduce noise, air and water pollution and general ugliness to an acceptable minimuni in such a way that people can enjoy living within walking distance of their jobs. This so-called "minimum lot size" seems rather a bunglers' approach to the population problem. One person needs a minimum of tliree acres accessible living space to keep physically, mentally and emotionally in good shape. This can mean several 20-acre, one-family farms or a town of '!', 000 inhabitants surrounded by nine square miles of rural land, 1969 parks and forest or 20 one-acre lots adjoining 400 acres of forest or grazing lands or innumerable other combinations. But the ratio of three acres per person or 200 persons per square mile and the accessibility of uncluttered space has to be preserved. It is not possible to indefinitely evade facts through the popular alleys of alcohol, hard work, LSD, sports, money politics, religion, arts or sciences. Individuals most sensitive to or aware of lack of space, either emigrate from city to rural areas or from California to B.C. if they have the resources to do so. If these resources are lacking they take it out on their neighbour as in riots and other manifestations of unrest that seem to be so popular in large centres especially south of the border. The reason for this letter is not that I think it even remotely possible that anyone should bestir himself to do anything constructive concerning planning or that anyone should consider foregoing immediate .profits for the future possibilities of pleasant living. I only want to be able, 20 years hence, to document a satisfied "I told you so" when looking at miserably clustered shorelines and ruined farmland, listening to hovercrafts, pestered by traffic jams and social problems, fighting spiralling living costs and trying to evade gigantic taxes. Living here will be a little less than pleasant. I.M. Temmel, Fulford Harbour February 22, 1969 THANKYOU, PHIL! Editor, Driftwood, On behalf of the Roller Hockey Association, we are sincerely grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Valcourt of Valcourt Building Supplies for their generous contribution towards the Roller Hockey funds, not only did they supply the food and the music, they also gave us the choice to receive the proceeds taken in at the door, which helped tremendously. So once again, thankyou Yvette and Phil. Mrs. Art Moulton, Secretary, F.R. H.A. February 24, 1969 DON'T TRAP THEM! Editor, Driftwood, We hear that trapping is being done on Saturna and other islands allegedly by someone who comes from Salt Spring in an aluminium boat. If this is true I would like to make an appeal for the practise to be ended — for two main reasons; — one, that trapping is horribly cruel; — and, two, that through man's interference with natural processes, he has exterminated many species. For many years otters were nearly extinct, but in recent years they have been returning slowly. If they are trapped now they hardly have a chance to survive. Perhaps the trappers will cease their activities for reasons of conservation, even if they cannot be appealed to for humane reasons. All nattural flora and fauna are being destroyed at such an alarming rate, all over the world, that it behooves each individual to do what he can to save the creatures; and the trees and other vegetation, and to preserve nature, for its own sake as well as for the sake of humans now and in the future. (Mrs.) Eve Smith, South Pender Island February 11, 1969 SEND DRIFTWOOD to a friend who is living elsewhere. . . THERE IS NO BETTER way of keeping in touch with ' affairs AT HOME!!! "BIRD IN A GILDED CAGE", by Judy LaMarsh. McClelland & Stewart. 367 pp. $7.95. Two publications on Pearson in Ottawa have come out in rapid fire. First was Peter Newman's Distemper of Our Times, in which an adept Ottawa reporter reviewed the ineptirude of the Pearson regime. He was in general courteous and coldly analytical, but he drew a picture of a vacillating Liberal leader following a vacillating Conservative leader, whose sad tale he had already depicted. Judy LaMarsh came second, in terms of chronology. Not for Judy the quiet terms of journalistic analysis. She says what she thinks and let the chips fall...! Pearson, suggested Newman, was an able arbiter without administrative genius. Pearson, added LaMarsh, was a big gun, carefully protected by a considerable array of smaller guns. And every cabinet gun was expendable in the defence of the central figure. Newman drew Pearson as a struggling, convinced failure at the head of the government. His colleague is more biting, more bitter and more frank. Newman's book is as impersonally factual as a trained writer can make it. He seeks to avoid bias. To avoid the suggestion of bias is part of his back ground. Miss LaMarsh is frankly biased. She writes with warm affection of the members of the Pearson cabinet whom she liked or admired and she writes with a cutting idiom of those who did not come up to her terms of measurement. Newman's book is important for its presentation of history by a historian who saw it all happen. LaMarsh*s book is vital for the frank analysis it offers of the government she graced and of other governments at all times which follow the same pattern. That is where the break comes. The reader follows the earlier book, eager to find whether he recalls the incidents of which Newman writes and equally eager to ascertain whether the man on the spot placed something of the same interpretation on the incidents the reader knew from a long distance. He reads the later book with a keen enjoyment of Judy LaMarsh*s conclusions and her cutting descriptions of some of her colleagues and those she encountered. Much of what has been said of her former colleagues has been widely publicized. The mass of the book, however, deals with incidents and the people and the places rank in a (Turn to Page Five) CHURCH SERVICES MARCH 2nd, 1969 ANGLICAN St. Mark's St. Mary's St. Margaret of Scotland St. Mary Magdalene UNITED CHURCH Central Fulford Choral Communion Holy Communion 11, 00am Galiano Mayne Ganges Holy Communion Evensong Divine Worship Sunday School Informal Worship 11, 00am 3, 00pm 11, 00am 9, 45am 7, 30pm Holy Mass Holy Mass 9.00am 11.00am Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes Evening Service 10.30am 7.00pm Family Bible Hour 10.30am ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Paul's Fulford Our Lady of Grace Ganges COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHAPEL Ganges INTERDENOMINATIONAL ' 'Hope Bay 00am Thursday, February 27, 1969 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD HONOR FOUNDER By BEA HAMILTON Annual meeting of the Mother's Auxiliary to the First Fulford Sea Scouts was held recently at the home of Mrs. Edward Lacy. Arrangements were made to hold the Father-son bankquet at Nan's Coffee Bar on Tuesday, Feb. 25th. Mrs. Peggy ^Stewart came in for a vote of sincere thanks for her good work as president of this group over the past months. The election of new officers are, President, Mrs. E. (Mollie) Lacy, sec-treas., Mrs. Pat (Margaret) Simons. The Scouts this week have been honouring Lord Baden-Powell week as the combined birthdays of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell fell together on Feb. 22nd. Lady Baden-Powell would have celebrated alone however as the Great Scout passed away some time ago. So on Sunday morning, Scouts, Cubs, Girl Guides and Brownies paraded to the various Churches, attending St. Mary's at Fulford at the Young People's service and the Burgoyne United Church in the evening, the Boy Scouts turning out 100 per cent with parents as well, so it was a well attended and happy service. Well known to all is the story of Lord Baden-Powell who thought enough of the youth on the streets to'gather them in wherever he could and so started the great Boy Scout movement FERNWOOD By JESSIE SAYER Mrs. Fred Sleigh of Vancouver spent a few days visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ted Adams. Mrs. J. Kyte, of Richmond, spent several uays visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. E. Burr and also enjoyed the hospitality of some of the neighbours. Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith and Mrs. Smith's mother, Mrs. Cripps, of Richmond, spent the week-end at their summer home on Walker Hook Road getting ready for spring. more about BOOKS (From Page Four) very second place. People caused events. Miss LaMarsh then leaves the incidents to analyze the people who caused them. The result is not so much a part of history as a delightful appraisal of the Great in Canada. She concludes with the note that she enjoyed her experiences, practicing forebearance and thankful for the calibre of Canadian politicians. Although lively, happily scurrilous, violently prejudiced and sharply critical, the book carries a sobering consideration, It reminds those of us who are far from Ottawa and fearful of being forgotten during the hand-outs, that Ottawa has not forgotten anyone. It is too self-contained a unit to forget any part of the wide Dominion. After reading the book and laughing with the writer and sometimes laughing at the writer, the reader realizes that Parliament every few years opens its gates and sucks new members into its halls, closing its gates and settling down at any term of confusion and administration, a foreign country to most of its own country, making cosmopolitans of its members so that they will never again be simply what they were once, just Canadians. — F.G.R. mat nelps to guide the young people all over the world today. HOSPITAL IS GRATEFUL FOR GIFTS FOR PATIENTS AT CHRISTMAS Monthly meeting of the South Salt Spring Island Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. A.J. McManus, Sr. on Thursday, with a fair attendance. An interesting letter from the Little Dean W.I. in England, was read by Mrs. A. Davis, and a calendar sent from the Little Dean members, was presented to the executive. In exchange, Mrs. Davis reported having sent the B.C. Calendar to the English W.I. A letter from the Riverview Hospital at Essondale, expressed the sincere thanks of the Canadian Mental Health Association for the many nice gifts sent to the mental patients from the box that was placed in Patterson's Store. Many of the patients are otherwise forgotten at Christmas so our own thanks, from our W.I., to all the kind doners to this yearly box that sends joy to otherwise unhappy people. Our thanks also to Mrs. McManus, Sr., who supervised the sending of the gifts. A vote of thanks was given to our own W.I. from Mrs. Gil Thornley who expressed her own and her husband's thanks for the Institute's Christmas party in the Fulford Hall for the newcomers in the district. It was a freezing night—the beginning of the long, extraordinary cold winter—but Mrs. Thornley said although they were cold, their reception'was warm and they enjoyed it, and thought the people were exceptionally nice, and she praised the group of young people who sang Car- _ ols so well. Barring the embarrassing cold, our W.I. members enjoyed meeting all the new people and our thanks to them for braving the weather that cold night. Miss Angela Brigden'gets our vote of thanks for her excellent performance at the piano. Between you and I and the gate post—it WAS a cold party, wasn't it? TO & FRO ON THE GO! By CULTUS COULEE Neil Rodgers, with wife, Vera, has been down from Kitwanga, staying at MINGULAY, with his mother, Mrs. Gertrude Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell, back at their PLEASANT ACRES, from California, holidaying at Carmel and Santa Cruz, and staying with friends in Seattle, going and coming. Miss Marjorie Bailey and Miss Edaa Ladner, over from Vancouver for a weekend at ther ILLIEHIE home. Mr. Clare Woolard, weekending at his cabin in the woods. Kathy Lettner celebrated February 13 with a farewell to Bedwell. Take off at Pat Bay; up, up and away; via Vane, and L.A.; for a birthday treatie—three weeks in Tahiti. Mrs. John Freeman was a guest of Mr. Donald New of Galiano, president of the Gulf Islands Branch, when Mr. and Mrs. New went to Nanaimo, Sunday, February 9th, to join representatives of the B.C. Historical Association from Victoria and Vancouver. Mrs. Mabel Jordon, past president of the Kootenay Branch, now B.C. president, came from her home in Calgary. Mrs. Freeman, founder of the Gulf Islands branch, is an honorary vicepresident. The Pender W.I. February meeting, held at RAGUSA, home of its president, Mrs. Jamie Scott, heard a fine talk by Mrs. Jessie Cornaby, on the bill to come before the present parliament, for better treatment of laboratory animals. She urged all to write their M. P., supporting the work proposed by David Groos, M.P. South Penderites present were Mrs. Gerturde Bennett, Mrs. George Campbell, Mrs. David Gardner, Mrs. Ruby Hatcher and Miss Hilda Howe. A song and dance to the tune of "Born Freeman" and the "The Washington Post". Britain's new ambassador to the United States has not really moved to South Pender. When John Freeman, ex-editor of THE NEW STATESMAN, and famed speaker on the BBC, was posted to Washington, D.C a Christmas card from England reached him a bit late. The envelope, addressed to Washington, Canada, bore the not- DUTCH BEAUTY SALON SERVING THE ISLANDS SINCE 1960 WE SPECIALIZE iNrVAPO STEAM - PERMANENT SPECIAL HAIR & SCALP TREATMENT ALSO FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: PARK DRIVE Page Five by steaming FOOT CARE 537-2S11 ation "Try Port Washington, B. C." (though Port Washington in Maine, would have been handier). This brought it to ' Port Wash, on North Pender, (named after pioneer Washington Grimmer, whose father had admired George Washington). Thence, into the South Pender mailbag for postmaster John Freeman. Mr. Freeman sent the Christmas card on its merry way, post-haste, to the British Embassy, Washington, D.C., and back whizzed a nice reply from Ambassador Freeman. It is the MILDRED M tied up in Bedwell Harbour, not the CHRISTINA. Skipper Hugh M. Sherwood and his wife and friends have been cruising Canadian waters for the past three years, and Bedwell reminds them happily of the coastal scenery around their hometown of Florence, Oregon. Also aboard, from Florence, are the Marion Adams and their cargo of children. At weekends Lee. (Turn to Page Twelve) SPRING IS COMING Now is the time to have all those ODD JOBS Attended to CALL THE E WHERE ARE ( Dick Robinson ) 537 - 2359 after 6 pm Box 413 Ganges MARY & HILDA GOING ? SPRING CLASS ADULT EDUCATION CREATIVE WRITING Insructor Mr J . R . S T U R D Y 10 Sessions - $10 For Registration Phone: 537 - 5360 or 537 - 5470 HARBOUR GROCERY SERVICE WITH A SMILE WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF GROCERIES SOFT DRINKS FROZEN FOODS THE CIGARETTES & TOBACCO NYLONS CANDY STORE THAT SERVICE BUILT 9 a . m . to 9 p.m. daily except Monday HEATING OILS BULK SERVICES on Salt Spring Isl. For furnace servicing: Call Fred Luddington 537 - 531.4 or Chester Reynolds 537 - 2410 For Convenience: Bills m;iy be pju'cl at Mrs K.Moore's office McPhillipS Ave G.R.KERNAGHAN LTD. 537 - 5631 or 537- 2318 Box -18!),Ganges SALT SPRING LANDS LTD MEMBER OF VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICE LAND DEVELOPMENT NOTARY PUBLIC COLLECTION SERVICE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE BOX 69, GANGES RARE OPPORTUNITY Small farm - family home - investment Large well - built 3 bedroom home with opportunity 5 acres of cleared land, centrally located all in one. on Ganges - Vesuvius Rd. Close to golf g n<j ftftf\ course, view of lake,on good spring and $<&• jlfUlI water main. With Terms Hal Shopland Gil Humphreys Jim Spencer 537-5443 Ellen Bennett 537-2120 Pat Lee 537-2154 Jean Lockwood 537-207K 537-5302 539-2442 PHONE: 537- 5515 SALT SPRING INSURANCE AGENCIES FIRE - AUTOMOBILE-LIABILITY-MARINE-LIFE etc 7-5515 Days FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS Evenings 537-2142 Six PANCAKE RACES BRIDGI Annual Salt Spring Island Garry Duncan, second: Stephen Pancake race drew record numJarman, third: Bobby Empey. bers of entries this year, reports Girls — 10 years to 13 the Ladies' Auxiliary, Royal years: first heat: Janet Cawker, Canadian Legion, Branch 92. Linda Byron, Shanon Toutant; Master of ceremonies was second heat: Pamela Byron, Margaret Ramsey, Sharon John. Charles Horel, starter was Bert Boys — 10 years to 13 years Timbers and the judges were first heat: Greg Knoblauch, John Stevens, Don Fraser, Al Toby Seward, Larry Friebel; Ryan and Joe Emerslund, Royal second heat: Jim Moulton, LarCanadian Legion members. ry Batter, Ken Tara. Mrs. Fred Kirkham was conGirls — 13 years and over: vener and Mrs. H. Emerslund Ginny Hotel, Sue Langdon, co-convener. Members of the Marney Jatman. L.A. were busy donning aprons Boys — 13 years and over; handing out the frying pans and Al Menzies, Andy Mitchell, pancakes to the contestants, as John Buitenwerf. well as the prizes after each Brownies: Brenda Mouat, race. Gail Duncan, Susan Mouat. Winner of the perpetual fryCubs: Andrew Roberts, Miing pan for the International chael Rozzano, David Woodley. race was Dave Roberts, B. C. Girl Guides: Linda Pallet, Ferries, second: Jim Merston, Bank of Montreal; third, Mike Janet Cawker. Sea Scouts: Garry Duncan, Byron, Gulf Islands Elementary and Secondary Schools. Scott Stepanuik, Ronny StepanWinners of the following uik. races were: kindergarten: first. Ladies* Open: Mrs. McColm, Joy Toutant, second, Norman Mrs. C.W. Archer, Mrs. Frank Valcourt, third, Charles Stone. Richards. Girls — 10 and under: first Men's Open: Fricker Urs, heat, Janice Ryles, Debbie Ib Knoblauch, Les Ramsey. Woodley; second heat, Gale Grandmothers' Race: Mrs. Duncan, Mary Jane Olsen; third Nellie Nuller, Mrs. Libby Marheat, Linda Marcotte, Kathy cotte, Mrs. Ziggy Emerslund. Ramsey. Grandfathers Race; John Boys — 10 and under: first: Stevens, Bert Timbers. Open 1 0 - 5 Closed Wednesdays Sat. 1.0 - 4 DAVE'S RECORD Keys Cut Thursday, February 27, Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD SERVIC 537 - 2041 Pay your CABLEVISION bills here. FOR THE SWING SET T W I G G Y LINENS, iu plaiii &. co - ordiimm,. $ 2.98 checks &. stripes, 45" wide C R I M P L E N E S in large array of colors, 60" wide $8.98 /d PRINTS 60- wide $10.95 yd IBRING'T'HIS AD."IN WHEN'YOU SHOP & RECEIVE! | 10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR PURCHASE 1218 Broad St. (Between Yatcs &. view) Victoria By ALICE HAMMETT 1969 suit is opened and partner raises that suit then the opener may revalue the hand by adding one point for the fifth card and two points for each succeeding card. Distribution has already been taken care of. sponder may pass when he hears a new suit mentioned. Exceptions: when partner supports the original bid then the (b) When partner names a new suit and the opener has support opener bids a new suit or a for that suit he may revalue the jump-shift by opener (bidding hand as "dummy". If holding one more than necessary in a four cards in'.the suit with an new suit). The jump-shift is a honor or honors they may be demand for game and try for slam. promoted one point provided the total is not already four. Opener Partner Opener (Headed by an Ace or King IS INT 2H Queen or King Jack). A singleOpener is asking for a preton is promoted one point and ference. If partner s hearts are a void two extra points. better than the Spades then pass. If visa versa bid two When partner opened and spades—this doe snot increase responder has only one bid, if the bid. possible, raise the opening bid Opener Partner Opener ST." PATRICK'S TEA rather than bid Nevtiump, ID 1H 2C which is used too often to deIS PLANNED BY Calls for the same response note weakness. A single raise UNITED CHURCH GROUP as above. in partner's suit is also weak Opener Partner Opener but it does give the opener a IS 2S 3S Fourteen members attended chance to promote his hand, Opener is showing more than the regular meeting of the whereas a one no-trump a minimum opening bid and Mizpan Group, which was asks partner to bid game if he chaired by Mrs. J.D. Reid. (Turn to Page Seven) has extra values beyond the The devotional period was led seven points required for a by Mrs. J. G. Reid. riase. NOT forcing. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED Plans for the annual St. PatOpener Partner Opener IN BUYING PROPERTY rick's tea took up a large part ID IS 3S of the time allowed for businThis is not forcing but shows ess. The tea will be held in partner the size of the hand. the upper hall of the United Opener Partner Opener Church on Thursday, March 13 1H IS 3C at 2 o'clock. Jump-shift, forcing to game Conveners for the afternoon and a slam try. (Shows 21-22 are Mrs. Cora Leggett and Mrs. points). J. W. Catto. The bake table will be under the direction of When evaluating one's hand Mrs. S. Claibourne and Mrs.J. originally there are two bids G. Reid; novelties, Mrs. LegBox 353, Ganges partner can make which can gett; plants, Miss O. Mouat. promote the hand:537 - 5363 Executive for 1969 consists (a) When a five-card or longer of president, Mrs. Cora LegLaivt Diameter Rock Quarrying gett; vice-president, Mrs. J. Drilling Water Well Drilling D. Reid; secretary-treasurer, Submarine Drilling Sample Drilling Mrs. Frank Artiss; missionary study, Mrs. H. Ashley; devoFOR FAST EFFICIENT SERVICE tional, Mrs. Roy Howard; I tea, Mrs. J.W. Catto. Committee for Christmas bazaar includes aprons, Mrs. E. Parsons; sewing, Mrs. L. Summers; knitting, Mrs. J.W. Catto; novelties, Mrs. Cora Leggett. 3183 Norland Ave. I At the end of the meeting, Burnaby 2, B.C. 298 - 7911 tea was served by Mrs. Artiss, assisted by Mrs. Catto. Rebids by the Opener: When a player opens the bidding in first or second place he must have a prepared rebid in case partner changes the suit, which is forcing for one round. A single raise by partner or One no-trump response does not call for a rebid. If partner has already passed and the opener is in third or fourth position, a rebid is not a must. When opening the bidding do not make the mistake of expecting partner to respond when a new suit is bid. A re- Watch our Window For Bargains CAM BASTED AGENCIES TRI-K DRILLING LTD 298-7911 581-4316 DRIFTWOOD FOR ALL YOUR OFFICE SUPPLIES RECEIPT BOOKS SALES BOOKS LEDGERS INVOICE FORMS STATEMENT TABLETS FILE FOLDERS INDEX CARDS TIME BOOKS ADDING MACHINE ROLLS ENVELOPES COLOURING BOOKS 10<: - 25<: -29$ GREETING CARDS PRINTING .NAUTICAL CHARTS $1.OO DIARIES From 98C STAPLERS $1.10 to $9.95 PLAYING CARDS 95? - 2.98 - 3.95 SPECIAL PENS 4/48 (PAPERBACK) THE SPANISH ARMADA by Michael Lewis DO-IT-YOURSELF IN THE GARDEN by B. 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Thursday, February 27, 1969 more about BRIDGE (From Page Six) response leaves him cold! (a) N 532 W K876 82 Q95 10942 AJ10 J1087 Q7 E AQ94 Q653 32 AKJ S J10 K974 AK64 8653 Bidding: E S W N 1C P IS P 3S P P P It will be noted that East used the "Short Club". This takes care of his prepared rebid. NEVER ask a bridge-player if he uses the ? Short Club". It is a bid of convenience. It is also a badly abused bid. It is used by players who are not sure of their bidding and hope partner will give a suit which they can support. East's rebid shows size of hand (he cannot promote anything). West's DOMINION single raise was all the hand was worth. (b) N. K4 AK10965 A96 102 E. W. 10983 QJ74 4 J2 K1072 QJ83 AQ54 J987 S. A52 Q873 84 K62 Bidding: N. E. S. W. 1H P 2H P 4H P P P North originally had 16 points. When partner supported Hearts the North hand was promoted three points (One for the 5th Heart and two for the 6th Heart) now counting 19 points, which with at least 7 points from South comes to 26 pts. This does not guarantee game, but game should be bid. (C> A10842 Q752 2 K65 W. K6 A1096 Q964 A74 E. 93 J4 J83 QJ10983 S. KJ74 K83 AK1075 2 *Newly Renovated *Dining Lounge •T.V. *Free Parking VICTORIA'S WONDERFUL HOTEL 759 YATES ST VICTORIA 384 - 4136 ROLLER HOCKEY NEWS On Wednesday last week the Ganges skaters scored a 6-0 victory over Fulford. Fulford was more aggressive, with 39 shots on Ganges goal against 31 tries the other way. Referee Daryl Lashley later selected his three stars, first, Dick Eng, the goalie who held off the attacks; second, Roger Kitchen at centre and third, John Evans, defence. Intermediate boys were close when Ganges lost to the North End, 2-3. Stars were Randy McMillan, Robbie Woods and Julian Valcourt. In the senior boys event, Ganges ended up with three goals against North End's 10. The three stars were Philip Kyler^ Greg Knoblauch and Carl Willis. SENIOR LEAGUE On Wednesday, Feb. 19, the Central Hawks moved into first place by defeating Fulford Barons, 6-5 (only the second time the Fulford senior team has been beaten in four season*). Fulford led 5-3 at the end of the second period but Central picked up three goals in the third period with Eric Booth scoring the winning goal, Scoring goals were Larry Townley, Herk Roland and Paddy Akerman, 1 each, and Dave Bidding: S. W. ID P 3S P P P N. IS 4S E. P P When opener's partner bid Rick Kyler and Eric Booth, 1 each, Mike Alexander and Norman Stevens, 2 each for Central. Stars were Joey Langdon, Paddy Akerman and Rick Kyler. On Saturday the Hawks continued their winning streak as they defeated the Ganges team (who were playing short-handed again) by the score of 10-3. Both goalies played a good game, Pat Jorgenson stopping 55 shots and Joey Langdon, 49. Scoring for Ganges were Ilerk Roland, 1 and Alan Menzies, 2. Central scorers were Wayne Taylor, Rick Carlson and Finbar MacMillan, 1 each, Rick Kyler and Mike Alexander, 2 each and Eric Booth, 3. Goal judge Roy Lee selected Eric Booth, Alan Menzies and Rick Kyler as stars. The HARDWARE SECTION of BAMBRICK'S STORES Has been purchased by WIN ROGERS and THELMA MATHIAS We wish them the pleasures and success we have enjoyed and solicit for them the loyal support you have shown us over the past years. With it they will be assured of success. We will still be associated with the business on the island as we will continue to handle builders supplies and allied lines, plumbing etc. WE WILL BE PLEASED TO QUOTE ON YOUR REQUIREMENTS Please phone or write 539 - 2616 Mail Address, Box 10,Galiano S, FLOWER SHOW ! By GARDENER Exciting new plans for the spring and late summer were discussed at the first meeting of 1969 at the Garden Club, on Feb. 19. It was decided to have a simpler, more informal version of the Spring Flower Show, in the form of a Spring Flower Tea. Details and date are to be worked out and further plans will be discussed at the next meeting. Although we have all agonized over the black leaves appearing everywhere on our favorite shrubs and rosebushes after the appalling frosts of the winter, we are perhaps worrying unnecessarily. We were advised by Mr. James not to cut back everything now. Watch for tiny new leaves which may appear along the stems, and do not cut below these. Donft prune just yet, until we have looked for these encouraging signs. Fruit trees are probably not damaged, but wait until March for other pruning. Prune grapes, $1.00 per yard PREMIUM FOR Saturday a.m. DELIVERY ARMOUR & SAUNDERS LTD. DUNCAN 746-7125 - Nights 746-5666 Division of Demon Industries Ltd. now, use fertilizer sparingly, and do not cultivate deeply. Saw dust and peat moss are good for grapes. Start spraying leaf trees now, and start fertilizing. For lime-loving plants, put in agricultural lime now, as it takes a month to dissolve. Wood ashes mixed with peat moss, plus other fertilizer are recommended now for roses and peonies. Mrs. James talked with us about the best type of plants for the Centennial Park flower boxes, and she will order these in good time for planting. Mr. James told us that the Pacific National Exhibition would like to have an exhibit from the Gulf Islands, displaying fruits, vegetables, and flowers, as well as pottery, driftwood, handicrafts, etc. produced on the islands. The P.N.E. starts Aug. 17 and runs through Labour Day. Mr. James will investigate the possibilities further, both on Salt Spring Island and the other Gulf Islands. •S99^&K3l^^K!^EiB^BM|MH^K^K"BB^KiMK^Mi CEDAR BEACH RESORT - MOTEL ON ST.MARY LAKE - SALT SPRING ISLAND 15 Modern Cottages & Motel Units *Electric Heat - T.V. - Fishing - Golf (1 mile)* Daily & Weekly totes ? Miles from Ganges, North End Rd. 537 - 2205 &Holden H CUSTOM DRAPERIES FLOOR COVERINGS GULF ISLANDS RESIDENTS No need to go to Victoria or Vancouver. We carry a large range of Canadian and imported fabrics. Fabricated in our workshop. Bank Financing on any Account TRANS CANADA HIGHWAY Dl P.O. BOX 488GHEMAINUS, B.C. "none; 246 - 9752 collect A FEW ONLY AT REAL SAVINGS DEMONSTRATOR READYMIX CONCRETE GRAVEL TOP-SOIL EXCAVATION Free Estimates Page Seven and FLOOR MODELS A FEW PORTABLE BASEBOARD AND FAN HEATERS AVAILABLE AT SPECIAL PRICES RADIANT ELECTRIC PANELS Hen; are special savings on a limited number of these units, permanently oil filled, safe, clean, thermostatically controlled. Act now and pick the size to suit your room or home. Operating costs from $2.00 monthly. OPEN SAT. 9 am to 1 pm 833 FORT ST. PANELEC PH. 382-7251 Page Eight Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD REPORT FROM VICTORIA The war of words still goes FISHING sources of the Grand Banks has been acknowledged for centuries. Even so, there is urgent need to establish Canadian control of salmon fishing off the coast of British Columbia. The salmon are spawned in Canadian rivers. Millions of dollars are being spent by Canada to propagate this source of Canadian salmon The salmon are taken as they return to Canada, after they have explored in far places while they grow to full stature. The right of Canadian By CHARLES A. BOWMAN In the beginning, it would be well to keep in mind that Canadian fishermen operate on the east coast, and the north coast, as well as out of British Columbia on the Pacific. One urgent need is to define the extent of Canada's territory under the ocean. One natural boundary line could be the continental shelf .. .but the continental shelf off Newfoundland extends beyond the Grand Banks. Tire right of fishermen from European countries to exploit the fishery re- THE LIGHT TOUCH BY H.J.CARLIN 1. A GOOD SPORT: ONE WHO WILL ALWAYS LET YOU HAVE YOUR OWN WAY. 2. If there are always two sides to every question, how come there's only one answer? 3. DOES IT EVER SEEM TO YOU THAT YOUR PAYCHECK HAD TURNED INTO A RECEIPT FOR YOUR PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS? 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The fishing season is a limited period, and Nature can determine whether that period is favorable or curtailed. It is well that Prime Ministei Pierre Elliott Trudeau has a competent minister of Fisheries in Hon. Jack Davis. The Department of Fisheries used to be the Cinderella of government offices. When cabinet posts were distributed to party workers, Fisheries would go to one of the minor claiments for office. Jack Davis is one of the ablest ministers in a Liberal cabHe is manifesting a practical awareness of the economic value of Canadian fisheries to the national economy. He should have the weight of public opinion behind him — as well as of the United Fishermen and Allied Workers' Union. It is needed on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. BINGO Bingo is Saturday. Lions Bingo will be staged in Fulford Hall on Saturday evening. Top Prize is $100, with special prizes for people who buy their tickets ahead of time. Tickets are available everywhere the Salt Spring Island stores have them. Most do. Bingo is Saturday at 8 pm at Fulford. DRIFTWOOD FOR RUBBER STAMPS ilaiujes, licdwcll ll.irhour, S;iiiirn:i, Miner's Bay & Sturdics Bay Uili Islands 10 Vancouver or Victoria: $7.50 Two Day Excursion Return: $11.25 For Reservation & Information: Sail Spring I s l a n d John R. Sturdy, Agent, 537 - 5470 t l a l i a i i o Island l i a l i a u o Lodge. Mi'-'Jl^o Mayne Island Mayne Island Trading Store. jioi'-'J- I-I S a i u r u a Island Satiirna Shopping Centre, 5;i;1-1Jo;Ui 1'ender Island Bedwell Resort, 5oi>-55ii'J Victoria Flying Services; Victoria Harbour. ;!SS--I7'J'J X ' a n c o u v e r , 688-7115 Victoria Airport. o;ni-oOoL' on even though Friday afternoon the debate on the budget wound up, with the two opposition parties against a budget which the Leader of the Liberal party declared was a good budget on the day that the Premier introduced it. The opposition's criticism, both Liberal and N.D.P. , was mainly directed towards spending more- money. The Liberals apparently would apply the same 'Liberal financing* formula that has this \\hole country financially in debt and economically spent after 20 years of prosperity. Mr. McGeer indicated that anyone could spend a billion 24 million and do better, that it was a relatively simple matter to bring down a budget like this in bountiful, beautiful British Columbia. The Hon. Grace McCarthy pointed out that it was easy for the Liberals because they haa a policy of " play now and pay later". She posed the question of Mr. McGeer, "if it was so simple — why doesn't everyone one do it — why doesn't everyone in Canada live under the same secure and financially sound administration? Why Mr. Leader if it is so simple do your colleagues in the Liberal administration in Ottawa find it so difficult?" She suggested that maybe the Liberals had chosen the wrong leader even though they had elected one who had dealt with brains — but most of them were in "glass bottles" and the Liberals were not practising "brains in a bottle thinking". The N.D.P. members have noticeably less effective in the House. It would appear that the aspiring leaders are spending time cultivating the delegates out in the field. They definitely are touchy on the subject and some members are showing political nervousness as to their future in the party if their man fails to win. The opposition, in voting against the budget, vote'd against agricultural aid to developing countries and world disaster areas and showed they were opposed to a physical fitness and amateur sports fund, they called it just money and tried to argue thay they were voting agaisnt big business in Government and gigantic expenditures. However, money is what budgets are all about and fiscal policies are always spoken of in the language of money and taxpayers usually think in terms of dollars and "what is this going to cost me?" The results though are to be found in the community in which you and I live. Unfortunately the opposition has been able to create the impression that roads have little to do with human betterment but since the most recent cold weather spell and the resultant breakup of our roads it's surprising how many people have been letting me know and I'm sure the municipalities, too, as to how important roads are to human welfare even to students getting to school on time. Presently I have a petition from parents on the north end of Galiano Island where a few students travel to the south to to school and the road is §etroken up so badly that they cannot get through with the bus — ask them if roads have anything to do with human betterment! They state that it's depriving their children of a good education and the same privileges as other children. Years ago this legislature rang with the debate of opposition members trying to kill the Peace River and Columbia projects, where would be the jobs and the human betterment if they had succeeded to defeat these projects? Thousands of jobs and millions of dollars will come to the pay cheques of our working people through the development of the coal mining in the interior where at one time depression and despair was the lot of the miner in the FernK :r.c opposition memb they would axe this project as well. Yes, what is a billion 24 million — it is the vehicle that human betterment travels on. WATER TAXI * CHARTER SERVICE CALL Mike Stacey 537-549O CRUSADE IN PRAYER An inter - denominational group of Christian people are willing to pray on your behalf. Write Box 276 Ganges, B.C. Confidence is strictly observed. • WITCHIN' IN THE KITCHEN BY VIVIENNE CLARKE (Vancouver Harbour) 10.00am 2.30pm FLIGHTS WILL STOP BY RESERVATION AT Thursday/ February 27, 1969 JOHN TISDALLE, M.L.A. 4 75 •MEMOIRS OF A BIRD IN A GILDED CAGE 7 05 BY JUDY LAMARSH GET YOUR COPY NOW AT BOX 250, GANGES DRIFTWOOD 537 - 2211 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD ursday, February 27, 1969 Page Nine RENDER ISLAND UNITED CHURCH P.G.JAMES AT MAYNE THERE IS STILL A FUTURE By ELSIE BROWN An illustrated lecture presented by Mr. and Mrs. P. G. James of Salt Spring Island was well attended by the members of Mayne Island Agricultural Association at the hall on Thursday evening. Chairman, Jesse Brown, introduced the speaker who gave a resume of the background of agriculture on the Gulf Islands. He spoke of the high cost of getting produce off the islands, which makes agriculture, as we have known it in the past, uneconomical. However, he assured us that agriculture could come back into its own by specializing in less bulky crops well adapted to Gult Islands climate, thus eliminating excessive transportation costs to market. Begonia seeds, he suggested, are an outstanding example. Mr. James stated that many housewives with about 2,000 sq. feet or more of garden area could materially add to the family income by specializing in such crops. A list of vegetables and fruits the deer won't eat was given and a recipe which has proven successful in discouraging their visits was made available to the interested listeners. Assisted by his wife, Mr. James then showed slides which demonstrated the effects of disease and blight on root crops, leaf crops and fruits. Some colorful views of flowers and shrubs taken in the James" garden amply illustrated the success which can be achieved in a few short years beginning with an unlandscaped property Mrs. James gave a short dissertation on showing flowers and arrangements at flower shows and fairs and pointed out that exact measurements are very necessary. She gave many valuable tips along these lines which were greatly appreciated by those present. Mr. and Mrs. James have promised to judge at our forthcoming Spring Flower Show to be held April 26 and Mrs. (Turn to Page Eleven) VOGUE CLEANERS PICK-UP and DELIVERY EVERY WEDNESDAY Phone; Zenith 6788 (toll free) COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE *ATLAS TIRES *ATLAS BATTERIES •TOWING SERVICE pRODUCTS ISLAND GARAGE 537-2911 GANGES WHAT IS MEDITATION? ATTEND A LECTURE ON - TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION AT MAHON HALL AND LEARN OF THIS WIDELY PRACTICED [TECHNIQUE THURSDAY* MARCH 6 • 7.3O p SPEAKER FROM VICTORIA EVERYBODY WELCOME ADMISSION FREE Page Ten BUSINESS Gulf Plumbing & Heating Fred Luddington Free Estimates CYCLOS OIL BURNERS McPhillips Ave,Ganges 537-5314 SALT SPRING FREIGHT SERVICE LTD. ? MflUINR ? LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE Information:537 - 2031 Jim Mollison - Ganges or 383 - 7331 Victoria Free Esti mates AageVilladsen BUILDING CONTRACTOR Quality Homes Renovations - Additions Cabinets FREE ESTIMATES Ganges 537-5412 Screened & Washed Gravel Road Gravel & Gravel Fill Flush Coat Driveways Grading Agent for Victoria Paving Phone: 537 -2031 Box 73, Ganges BROWN'S SEPTIC TANK & SEWER ROOTER SERVICE Ernie Booth Plumbing & Heating Phone: 537 - 5712 CHIMNEY CLEANING SERVICE *ROOFING Gutters Cleaned & Repaired W.G.MOSSOP R.R.I Fulford Harbour MOBILE SHOP I Ionic Appliances I.nwn Mowers I'owcr Saws K. Pumps Tractors & Bulldozers Welding & Mechanical Repairs 537 - 2494 WORLDWIDE MOVING Moving To The Gulf Islands? LET MOVE YOU Local & Long Distance Moving 2741 Skeena St.V'ancouver.B.C 437-3756 A NAME IN A FLASH FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS CALL Cruickshank Construction! L.G.Cruickshank 537 - 5628 G.D.Cruickshank 537 - 2950 Victoria Paving Co. We Specialize In *DRIVEWAYS *TENNIS COURTS *PARK1NG LOTS Phone: 537- 2031 SIGNS *TRUCK LETTERING *SHOW CARDS Art Simons Fulford Harbour 537 - 2370 W.J. Mollison S.WAWRYK BULLDOZING - BACKFILLING-etc. Box 131 537 -2301 Ganges Evenings DICK'S RADIO & TV jc • /t>,"<-<y „' r* Ganges %> ADMIRAL TV Radio & Small Appliances 537 - 2943 W.BANGERT Construction •HOMES •CABINET WORK •REMODELLING •COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Phone: 537 - 5692 CONSTRUCTION The Island House9 & Contractor For All Types of Building C.W.McClean 537- 2117 Esso STOVE OIL Esso FURNACE OIL MARINE DOCK Norman G. MOUAT W.C.CARLSON SHEET METAL LTD. *OIL HEATING IMPERIAL OIL SERVICING Res: Office 537-5621 IMPERIAL ESSO SALES AGENT Box 347, Ganges 537 -5312 WARM COLD DIRECTORY HANDY GUIDE TO LOCAL SERVICES 537-2914 Thursday, February 27, 196S Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD NELS DEGNEN Bulldozing LAND CLEARING EXCAVATING ROAD BUILDING etc. P.O.BOX 63,GANGES Phone: 537 - 2930 CHICKEN DELIGHT Over 700 stores 807 Fort St.. Ph388-5161 or 62 For - LARGE GROUPS PARTIES WEDDINGS BANQUETS Phone -Frank Schwaqly 537 -2811 ADVICE & SERVICE NORTHWESTERN CREAMERY PRODUCTS Delivery Twice Weekly Contact: GjVt.HEINEKY Phone: 537 - 5732 MAYNE SAWMILL BUY DIRECT & SAVE Lumber all sizes T & G Cedar Decking 539-264O TRACTOR SERVICE *BRUSH CUTTING *POST HOLE DIGGING *PLASTIC PIPE LAYING *PLOWING & DISCING RON CUNNINGHAM 537 - 5310 SHEFFIELD RADIO - TV 'ZENITH' 'RCA VICTOR' Colour - Black - White T.V. Guaranteed Manufacturers Service To All Makes 537-5693 SOIL 'ERCOLATIOI TESTS FIBRE GLASS SEPTIC TANKS SUPPLIED & INSTALLED ****** DITCHING & LOADING J.H.Harkema CALL 537-2963 GJ. WINDOW CLEANERS *WINDOWS *FLOORS *CARPETS *WALLS *G UTTERS COMPLETE FLOOR MAINTENANCE Rugs Cleaned In Our Plant Or In Your Home FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY 537-5417 BEAVER PT. SAWMILL Lapham & Lewis ElectricLtd. Rough Lumber All sizes Special Orders Cut •ELECTRIC CONTRACTING •APPLIANCES & REPAIRS •HAVE OWN FAST BOAT 537-2952 Painting & Decorating 2354 Beacon Av Sidney Phone: 656 - 1636 ART MOULTON FULFORD PLUMBING TEMMIiL & VOLQUARDSEN 557 -2280 WATER SYSTEMS 537-5733 AL PISTELL SCARFF SEPTIC TANK CLEANERS DRILLING BLASTING DIGGING LOADING BULLDOZING REMEMBER If your plumbing is plugged And you can't use it "Call the man Who won't refuse it" *Toilets *Sinks *Septic Tanks *Drains All Work Guaranteed Phone: Valcourt Building Supplies 537-5531 *CULVERTS *WELL CASINGS *FIBREGLASS SEPTIC TANKS 537-2920 By CULTUS COULEE "Here, in a large and sunlit land, where no wrong bites to the bone, I will lay my ban in my neighbour's hand... Heri will we join against our foes The hailstroke and the storm.. So wrote Kipling in THE SETTLER. The cold spell was our moment of truth, when friction i< forgotten. "There's nothing to tell, really," Herb Spaldine drawls. "Just helping out a bit here and there." But the sick and the weather-bound, croak ed praises for the helper-outer; "Nothing, really" included trips 15 miles up to Port Washington and Hope Bay on North Fender, for fuel and grub; and feed sacks for the G ill's goats; coal oil and gas for lamps, an* other oddments. A HI! at the backdoor, and against the snowscape flamed Herb's red mackinaw, as he dumped a sack of coal. Vern Roddick brushed Presto crumbs off his blue windbreaker, after wheeling a barrow 400 slipperj feet on a track unfit for man o truck. Wood was hauled and split; a bag of kindling or pitch, appeared; hoses hooked up for th< waterless, pipes repaired. During the brown-outs, Herb and Vern piled out of bed into the night, to churn around the island, unplugging the deep free zes of absent owners. Alex Mai Kinnon tended two houses, whose families were in Vancou ver and California, soaking up the smog. The Larry Moores* boy, Dennis, 13, was a big help on the Gardner farm, tending the stock, when Dave was flattened. Gerald Ashthorpe trundled up his Bii'dwood Lane on many a mercy mission, down the jvernment road, to some eezing cabin, with papers, priceless pitch, wife Grade's muffins; or huffed and puffed under a sack of Prestos. There were even handouts for the wild swans, who got a daily lunchpail of goodies, even grabbing from their benefactor's fingers. The mail must go through, and John Freeman, with helper John Smith, had a job, breaking trail; sagging under Prestos, coal, groceries (heavy on canned goods); and mailbags. For six days the icy road was too tricky for the Freeman Renaud, the Causeway and Divide, presenting nasty drop-offs. And when combat with the elements felled our mail-carrier, postmistress Hope Jennens, with her uncle Herbert Spalding, did the mail chores. Mobile women, red-cheek ed, puffing vapor, and bundled wide as tall, brought from the sea—beach §ifts ark to steam in the oven; a brick, baking hot; wrapped in foil, aromatic and richly brown from the late turkey, t< thaw bedridden feet; brown eggs from a real hen, instead of sicklied o'er with the pale cast of those from a carton; jars of turkey soup; a little roast of mowitch. Camaraderie was rife; and it was proved again, that Ruth is Stronger than Friction. f TYPEWRITER SALES & SERVICE Call DRIFTWOOD 537-2211 Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, February 27, 1969 TOM CAROLAN ELECTED CLASSIFIED ADS Deadline for Classified - Tuesday Noon Deadline for News - Monday, 5 pm Deadline for Display - Monday, 5 pm MISCELLANEOUS Write to DRIFTWOOD, Box 250, Ganges, B.C. or Phone 537-2211 FOR SALE COMING EVENTS ~ NEED ANY CERAMIC TILING, Floor tiling, Wallpapering or Painting done ? Let Tom do it. Phone 537 - 5344 or write Tom Volquardsen.BOX 385, Ganges or leave message at 537^-^5742 ST. MARY LAKE NURSERY, Pick up your fruit trees now while the supply lasts. Tripp Road, 537-5569. P AND K ROOFING A complete line of roof repairs & installation. Also cement work By hour or contract. 537-5750 AUTOMATIC PRESSURE WATer Pump, for domestic use, in good condition. 537-2027 evenings. EXPRESS CABIN CRUISER, (enclosed), 22 ft. , 85 hp Viking, fully equipped. Can be seen at Ladner Yacht Club. Phone CR8-1140, Richmond. 1959 FORD SEDAN, CLEAN inside, good running condition. Offers. Ph. 537-5306 FREE HOLIDAY ATTENTION—Boys and Girls — win a free week's holiday at Camp Imadene, Maple Bay. Write to Department 6, Driftwood. 19 FrTcABIN CRUISER (ENclosed); 41/2 years old, 110 hp Chrysler, fully equipped. Can be seen at Pender Harbour. Apply A. T. Jorgensen, Port Washington. COMPLETE LIVINGllOGM furniture, as new condition. 537-5330. HARMONY DECORATORS Interior & Exterior Painting Trailer Painting Paper Hanging & Vinyl work A.J. ARSENAULT 1024McClure, Victoria 385-8834 LIMITED AMOUNT OF HANDSplit cedar shakes. 7 ft. cedar fence posts, 650. 10 ft. posts, 900. 537-5636. 9-2. PLOUGHING, ROTOTILLING, Haying, brush cutting, pesthole digging; cedar fence posts — 50^ a piece^ 537^2157_ FERNWOOD STORE Open Tuesday till Saturday 10 am - 7 pm MODERN new. Terms, $30 month. No down payment. 537-5331 COFFEE SHOP BUSINESS IN Ganges, for sale or for lease. For further information, please phone 537-5656. _ 2 - 100^ PROPANE TANKS — one full, with double regulator_ and copper tubinr , « P R . One 1965 wringer- washer, ?60 or reasonable offer. 537-5345 ST. MARY HIGH LA ND S Salt Spring Island's newest and most modern subdivision. Cablevision & Services Box 71, Ganges, B.C. Sunday 1 pm - 7 pm Monday - closed all day Trade your beer bottles in for B.A. GAS tfn ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS" If you want help day or night, phone 537-2844 REPAIRS ON OUTBOARD Motors and Lawn Mower Engines. 537-2576 FOR SALE "" WEEK-END PRODUCE SPECIALS Avocado ...... 2/45i£ Apples .......... 19?! Ib. Green Beans ...... 39<£ Ib. Parsnips ......... 15$ Ib. READY-MIX CONCRETE FOR Mayne, Saturna, Pender and Galiano Islands. For detailed information write Cocker Enterprises, 7807 Victoria Dr. Vancouver or Phone 112-3216302. VESUVIUS STORE Open 10 am - 7 pm Closed Fridays 1961 RAMBLER, 4 DR. SEDAN $275, must be sold. 537-2873 FIR BARK & FIRE PLACE WOOD Phone 537-5750 WANTED SALT SPRING LANDS LTD. JIM SPENCER We have Acreage, Homes and Lots listed in nearly every area on Salt Spring by more than 30 vendors. My sincere wish is to be of service to these vendors and to anyone interested in discussing real estate. Call me at -537-5515 or 537-2154 ~ LISTINGS WANTED AS WE have people who are desirous of living on our beautiful island. Also oe sure to see us for your insurance needs. Cam Bastedo Agencies Ltd. Box 353, Ganges, J^C._ • 537-5363 WILL PAY UP TO $10,000 Cash for a small 1 or 2 bdrm. House. Phone 596-7046 or write Geo. Tuckwell, 7929 ;23 "A" St., North Surrey, B.C CLASSIFIED AD RATES WAITRESS WANTED 4$ per word Minimum $1.00 Semi-display $1.50 per men Minimum 1 inch Dept. No .Additional 25 DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIEDS MIDDAY TUESDAY Ship's Anchor Inn, Ganges WANTED — FIRE HALL DESpatcher with light duties in exchange for apartment and some remuneration. For further particulars, phone Mrs. Moore, 537-5431 before March 15, 1969. S A LTTPRINC^W A NTEDlT" reasonable lot near good road, some trees, sunny aspect. Suitable for a cabin. Have $1,000 cash. Dept. 12, Driftwood. PHONE: 537-2211 : , 537-2133 P WANTED ST. PATRICK'S TEA AND Bake Sale, will be held at the United Church Hall on March 13, starting at 2 pm. FOR RENT 'LOG CABINS FOR RENT. 537-2482 between 12 midday — 1 pm. FOR RENT — 3 ROOM FURnished cottage with bathroom, pensioners preferred. Write Dept. 10, Box 250, Ganges. WANTED TO RENT ~ SMALL COTTAGE, FURNISHED for summer. One adult. 385-2954 HELP WANTED Page Eleven ~~ HELP WANTED — MALE PROVINCE OF B.C. Requires — Oiler M.V. Salt Spring Queen Fulford Harbour oased Salary: $435 per month Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or British Subjects with some experience with diesel engines and/or deep sea ship. Obtain Application forms from: Civil Service Commission of British Columbia, 544 Michigan Street, Victoria, B.C. AND RETURN NOT LATER THAN MARCH 12, 19G9 COMPEtmON NO. 69:il .. AS CLEAR AS FERRY SCHEDULE SAYS READER OF STORY Not all readers understood the explanation last week of DRIFTWOOD expiry marks on papers sent through the mails. George Wells, of Vesuvius, was the oitterest critic. "It was as clear as last year's BC ferry schedules," he commented. In a nutshell if the address label shows, Mar. 2-1-09, the subscription expires in March, 1969. When it is paid up for another year the figure, 9, will be obliterated and it will read, Mar. 2-1-0, indicating that it expires in 1970. Reason for this complication is that the obliteration of the last number saves the cost of making new stencils each year. It also saves time. more about AGRICULTURE (From Page Nine) James will expand on the subject at that time when she can use concrete examples. At intermission, when refreshments were served, Mr. James distributed pamphlets published by the provincial department of agriculture. At the conclusion of the meeting so many avid gardeners were clustered around the popular couple, seeking added information, no one heard the chairman's attempt to give them a hearty vote of thanks. We will do so now and also to Hilda.Reid, Winnie Ilayhurst and Evelyn Mussick for taking charge of the refreshments. -TO HEAD GALIANO CLUB operation of all of the people By MARY BACKLUND who use the dump often, in orThe 44th annual general der to keep it clean and tidy as meeting of the Galiano Club possible." was held in Galiano Hall on It is really on the park land, Wednesday, Feb. 16, with and it is up to this committee vice-president Tom Carolan in to say whether anyone may or the chair. may not go up there to throw Reports from various commitgarbage away. On the other tees were heard, showing the hand, there doesn't seem to be very active committees at work During the past term some of another suitable place to move the equipment that was purthe garbage dump to, so it must chased: a new P. A. system, 25 be looked after by each and more chairs, crockery, 120 dinevery person who uses it. ner plates, kitchen equipment, Mr. Carolan, in the absence curtain rods, and display stands of retiring president for 1968, for the annual art show. Mrs. Fred Robson, warmly The recreation committee thanked the members of last chairman, Mrs. G.H. Snell, year's committee, and a reported many interesting special vote of thanks went to classes held during the first part Mrs. Robson, who has worked of the winter term: 35 children so hard for the past two years learned swimming with able as president of this Club. teachers, Misses Arlene Rees and Margaret Day; ceramics taught by Mrs. Jim Deas; party fare by Mrs. Allen Clarke; power squad by W . H . (Bud) Day; Keep Fit classes by Misses McKerihan and Johnson; sewing by Mrs. D. Fairbairn, and Spanish by Steve Riddell. Elected president for the A pretty wedding took place coming term was Tom Carolan; February 22 at 3 pin at the vice-president, Earl Young; church of St. Mary Magdalene secretary, Mrs. G. Snell; treaswhen Rev. II. Fream united in urer, W.H. (Bud) Day. Comj marriage Sylvia Gail Imrie, mittee; Mrs. Hank Knudson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Dave Laughlin, Mrs. PetA . N . Imrie, Mayne Island, er Darling, Mrs. Les. Walton, and Charles Arthur Head, son Mrs. Fred Robson, Arthur Platt, of Mr. and Mrs. George C. and two more to be named by Head of Sidney. this committee. As the Galiano Club also The bride was given in marholds the deed of trust for the riage by her father. Bluffs Park, and the community Miss Jillian Smith, of Vangarbage dump is also on tlie couver, was bridesmaid and Back part of the property, the Tom Head, of Galiano, brothnew president gave a sincere er of the groom, best man. plea for co-operutioii and help Mrs. Jack Kvans was at the from the citizens of Caliano. organ. Oanicl Imrie, brother "If the people of Caliauo of the bride was usher. arc enthusiastic enough to go A small reception was held out and clean up tlie garbage at llie home of the bride's pardump voluntarily twice a year, ents, followed by open house. then we would have a real good The couple left for Galiano place to dump our garbage, but by ferry where they will make we must have the help and cotheir home. WEDDING AT MAYNE WHAT ARE THEY DOING? SCOUT GROUP HERE Ganges Scout Group recently purchased a 19 1/2 foot sail boat so that the boys could be trained in the art of small boat sailing. Over half the purchase price has been paid, but the balance is due shortly. To raise this money it is proposed, among other projects, to have a continuous BEER AND POP BOTTLE COLLECTION SERVICE from now until the end of April. If you have bottles on hand which you would like to donate please telephone 537-2031, Monday to Friday, between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm. The co-operation of every- • one in this project is urged, not only to support the local boys but to back up the efforts of their leaders who willingly give many hours of their time in working with the Scouts and Cubs. If you would care to contribute in any way to the Scouts, plea.se contact John McManus at the Ganges Recreation Centre or Dennis Seward at 537-2903. The Scout Group is very active arid has a large enrolment this year. The Croup is normally self-supporting financially, which is as it should be, but an extra effort is necessary to complete this major purchase . LIONS • GIANT BINGO SATURDAY MARCH 1 • 8Pm FULFORD COMMUNITY HALL $1OO JACKPOT ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE PRIZE Fun For E v e r y o n e Page Twelve Gulf Islands DRIFTWOOD Thursday, February 27, 1969 WAS IT HER STORY SHE HEARD? An Island lady listened to People and Landscapes over CBC last week. She heard her own story of her parents' early problems, she observed, but there was no credit line. "I've been discriminated against!" she commented. U f I ii 1 CABLEVISION B D B Q B Q O l i E PHONE: 537-5550 cruising the inside passage again, and exploring the Queen Charlottes. Happy moorings to the MILDRED M and those who sail her! SUPPORT DRIFTWOOD ADVERTISERS .1. TRADING co HARVEST BLOSSOM SPEC. 1.75 FLOUR 2 0 1 b b a g JIFFY CHOC DRINK MIX As islanders approach Crofton on the Vesuvius Queen, this is the view of the busy little port. THEY DANCED WHEN IT WAS BY VALCOURT Fullord Tide Table FEBRUARY & MARCH, 1969 Day Time Ht. 0415 10.6 27 TH 28 FR Mar. I SA 2 SU 3 MO 4 TU 5 WE 0930 1115 2000 9.3 9.3 2.9 0435 1010 1230 2045 10.7 9.1 9.3 2.7 0520 1020 1335 2125 10.6 8.9 9.3 2.6 0525 1035 1445 2200 10.5 8.4 9.4 2.7 0550 1105 1540 2230 10.4 7.7 9.3 3.0 0550 1135 1G45 2310 10.4 6.9 9.2 3.6 0005 1200 1740 2340 10.4 5.9 9.1 4; 4 By BEA HAMILTON It was an enjoyable Cabaret Dance at the Fulford Hall on Friday night, Feb. 21 when the annual Valcourt Night went into action to aid their favourite project — youth activities. This public-spirited firm paid for the rent of the hall, the orchestra, the food, putting out the sum of $200 to start things rolling. And they did roll. Dick Daiment's orchestra supplied the good music for the dance, the Fulford girls* hockey team saw that the hall was prettily decorated, and the tables set for refreshments, Roy Lee put up the tables (and took them down the next day). The purpose of the dance was to raise funds to buy equipment for the hockey players. Phil and Yvette Valcourt were at the party and the island people are very grateful for the interest and help given by these two citizens. Many expressed the wish that more parents of the hockey players had taken a little more interest in the project as few turned out in comparison to the number of players. This is a sort of fifty-fifty project as hockey players come from North and South Ends of the island. The competitve games keep the youth of the island interested in good sports- SALT SPRING ISLAND ROD & GUN CLUB ANNUAL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 6 8 PM CLUB HOUSE A COMPLETE SCOn RD REAL ESTATE SERVICE ON SALT SPRING and the other islands is now available through DOUGLAS HAWKES LTD 817 - A FORT ST, VICTORIA SALES - MORTGAGE - LOANS on homes or vacant property LAND DEVELOPMENT 384 - 7128 collect PLEASE CALL Howard Byron OR Ganges 537 - 2054 (Residence)^ manship and is one" project in which the whole island population could well take an interest. Door prize was won by Mrs. Caroline Sennell, and a scrip donated by Robert Blundell of Harbour Grocery, was won by Mr. and Mrs. W. Warren in a spot-dance. The luckey ticket winner was Tim O*DonneIU Sincere thanks are expressed by the people to the sponsors, helpers and all who attended the Cabaret or helped in any way and to Mr. Blundell for his generous scrip. more about ON THE GO! (From Page Five) and Vicki come bacR to tsea- > well from school at Salt Spring; and Daddy drives Dave and Bruce, daily, to North Fender School. The 90 ft. documented yacht, was bought from Hollywood singer and RCA recording artist, Dave Gardner, three years ago, and the Sherwoods brought her up from Newport Beach, outside L. A. MILDRED M is a collector's item, in the tradition of J. Poliette, the seacraft artist who designed only six in this particular class. She was built in Detroit, Mich., in 1925, for the Governor of Virginia, later making her way, via the Panama Canal, to California. The Sherwoods spent eight months cruising in their yacht and remoulding it nearer to the Heart's Desire. Vital statisitics are — length 90 '; beam 15* 6"; draught 6'. Part of the remodelling produced fore and aft saloons, and passage space that obviated getting from stem to stern on deck. The MILDRED M is fully instrumental — (which doesn't mean the crew all play guitars) — and automatic controlled. For those more used to a rowboat with outboard, it means she has automatic pilot, radar, fathometer, direction finder and radio; electric generator; and is powered by two 671 GMC Diesels. She cruises at 11 knotts. She can sleep 20 and has color TV. No gold taps in the bathrooms, nor Vertes and El Grecos in the saloons, but she's a dreamboat all the same. Their pride and joy has taken the Sherwoods on the inside passage to Skagway, Alaska, and in and out of our norther inlets. They have made two trips to Stewart, B.C. on the NORTHLAND PRINCE. They plan to spend the summer SPEC. 4O <? ROOFING & SHINGLE NAILS SPECIAL 20 OFF REG. PRICE • ELECTRIC HAND MIXERS 24.95 16.45 9.95 SPECIAL 10% DISCOUNT OFF AB SPECIAL ON °VE PRICES PLASTIC ^ Pails-Mixing Bowl Sets-Sink Mats-Cutlery Trays Laundry Baskets etc .SPECIAL PRICE 88 C ea 537-5521 (Feb.27 - March 4 incl) 537-2822 McMANUS SHELL SERVICE COMPLETE AUTO-REPAIRS & SERVICE Ganges 537 - 2023 ISLAND WELL DRILLING WATER WELLS Owner-Operated Rig Reasonable Rates FREE ESTIMATES W.J. Williams W.J. W i l l i a m s W r i t e : R.R.#1, Ladysmith, B.C. PHONE: CHS - 2078 Contact Doug Parsons/ R.R.^17 Ganges, B.C. ROOF THE ISLANDS All types of Shingles, Shakes, Siding & Insulation OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE The Only NO DOWN PAYMENT I Appjoved FREE ESTIMATES Applicators For PHONE GANGES A GUARANTEE Sidney WITH Duroid EVERY JOB Products 537-2871 THE ISLAND ROOFING & INSULATION CO LIP Harbour House ' For the finest in family dining Phone 537-2133 For reservations AT THE HEAD OF GANGES HARBOUR Luncheon 12-1.30 Dinner 6.15-7.30, Saturday 6.15-8.00